Announcement: The Akita Plant Commences Operation

IRISO Electronics Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture; CEO: Hitoshi Suzuki) is pleased to announce that the Akita plant (located in Yokote City, Akita Prefecture) , the sixth plant that the company has built worldwide, as well as the second plant that it has built in Japan, has just started operation on April 1, 2025 (Tuesday).

The Akita plant is fully equipped to manage all processes in connector production. It has all machinery and equipment needed for key processes in manufacturing connectors, including pressing, molding, plating and assembly.

In April 2025, we will start operating 10 assembly units, 2 pressing machines and 2 molding machines, and then a plating line in June 2025. Finally, the plant will be equipped with 150 assembly units, 30 pressing machines, 30 molding machines, and 5 sixty-meter-long plating lines.

Through operating the plant as a smart factory, we will develop high-value-added products with a strong commitment to the energy saving concept.

Akita Plant Overview

Plant Building Exterior

Assembly Units

Molding Machines

Pressing Machines

Plating Lines（To be completed in June 2025）

About IRISO

IRISO is a leading connector company of advanced interconnect solutions, providing innovative products for the automotive industry, including infotainment, ADAS, and powertrain. In recent years, the company has expanded the scope of its product development, applying the know-how it has acquired in the automotive industry to a wide range of electronic devices, including communication-related, consumer-related, and industrial-related. As a comprehensive connector manufacturer, the company also focuses on developing products that are easy to use and work with.
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Contact Information

IRISO Sales Planning Department Marketing DX Division
2-13-8 Shin-Yokohama, Kohoku-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, 222-0033